Rapid Shape and Burkhart Dental’s Strategic Partnership - Rapid Shape

Rapid Shape Announces Strategic Partnership with Burkhart Dental Supply

Partnership Expands Access to Complete, Validated 3D Printing Solutions for U.S. Dental Professionals

Heimsheim, Germany / Tacoma, WA, 10.27.2025 — Rapid Shape, a leading German manufacturer of high-precision 3D printing systems for the dental industry, has announced a strategic partnership with Burkhart Dental Supply, one of the largest family- and employee-owned dental distributors in the United States.

The collaboration expands access to comprehensive, clinically validated 3D printing workflows, empowering dental professionals to deliver faster, more precise, and cost-effective patient care.

Built on trusted Digital Light Processing (DLP) technology, Rapid Shape’s 3D printing systems deliver exceptional accuracy, surface quality, and reliability. Each system is validated with leading FDA-approved dental resins, ensuring predictable, reproducible results and compliance with the highest clinical standards.

A Complete, Validated Digital Production Workflow

The Rapid Shape 3D printing lineup spans from compact chairside models to high-throughput lab systems, each designed for precision, speed, and seamless integration with digital workflows:

Chairside ONE – a new compact printer engineered for in-office efficiency and speed, available with a standard and small build platform and reservoirs for same-day appointments
PRO 20 – Flexible system for both chairside and lab applications printing at high-speed
PRO 30 – Named the lab’s MVP Desktop printer, purpose-built for precision and performance
D50+ – Continuous production with automatic print job separation and resin refill systems minimizing required manual labor

All Rapid Shape 3D printers are integrated with the RS post-processing solutions:

WASH – featuring an automated 2-cycle wash and dry process including activated carbon filters reducing fumes
CURE – 360° light distributing, vacuum curing unit featuring 200 pre-loaded resin profiles
RS cure XL – fitting up to 36 dental models with each cure cycle, advanced vacuum 360° light cure for consistent results for large volume

Rapid Shape’s CARE Plus Plans: Expert Support at Every Step

Every Rapid Shape desktop 3D printer and post-processing device includes a 1-Year CARE Plus Plan, providing customers with access to a 90-Day Remote Coach for onboarding and workflow training. The U.S.-based support team is available via phone hotline and online ticket system for continued support, and full repair service is included.

For the D50+ and RS cure XL, on-site installation by Rapid Shape’s expert team—along with a 6-month follow-up visit—is included to support successful integration into existing workflows from day one.

Burkhart Dental Supply and Rapid Shape: A Recipe for Successful Customers

“Because of our shared values and focus on customer success, it made perfect sense to have Burkhart represent Rapid Shape in the U.S. market,” said Tom Caulfield, Vice President of Sales, North America, Rapid Shape.

“Burkhart is excited to expand our 3D printing portfolio with Rapid Shape,” said Phil Salerno, Director of Equipment, Merchandise & Technology, Burkhart Dental Supply. “This partnership pairs cutting-edge technology with our client-focused approach to help practices improve efficiency and patient care.”

About Burkhart Dental Supply

Founded in 1888, Burkhart Dental Supply provides dental supplies, equipment, technology, service, consulting, and design to over 7,500 practices nationwide. Headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, Burkhart operates 10 regional divisions across 19 locations. As a family- and employee-owned business, Burkhart is guided by its core principles of Integrity, Knowledge, and Client Success.

Learn more at https://www.burkhartdental.com/

About Rapid Shape

Founded in 2011, Rapid Shape is a leading provider of high-precision 3D printing solutions for the dental, jewelry, hearing aid, and industrial sectors. The company combines German engineering with cutting-edge technology to offer reliable, scalable systems that streamline workflows and ensure the highest accuracy. Rapid Shape stands for innovation, sustainability, and global partnerships, actively shaping the future of 3D printing.

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